BEFORE THE LONG WEEKEND: GET YOUR FREE CHAMBER LEADER TICKETS TO THE BUSINESS DIVERSITY ECONOMIC EXPO!
The business case for supplier diversity in Canada is clear and has many benefits including more robust supply chains and increased economic development. At the Business Diversity Economic Expo, meet supply chain ready businesses which are Black-owned, Indigenous-owned, People of Colour-owned, Women-owned, LGBTQ2+-owned, and businesses owned by People with Disabilities.
As a chamber leader, we are pleased to offer you FREE tickets to the Business Diversity Economic Expo as part of the Ontario Economic Series on October 22.
Meet supply chain ready businesses owned by under-represented groups ready to do business with your organization
Network with industry professionals throughout the duration of the event series & meet fellow procurement officers, and supply chain leaders from large private, public sector and academic institutions
Opportunity to set up one-on-one videos call or text chat with vendors
Join video meetings with vendors, including participating in LIVE screen-share and presentation/demos in real time
Virtual Trade Show Event for Diversifying Supply Chains & Celebrating Inclusivity
None of us could have anticipated the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on businesses of all sizes in every corner of the province. This impact has been even greater for Black-owned businesses, Indigenous-owned businesses, People of Colour-owned businesses, Women-owned businesses, LGBTQ2+-owned businesses, and business owned by People with Disabilities.
Dates:
October 22:11:00 am – 2:00 pm ET
October 28:11:30 am – 3:30pm ET
November 17: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm ET
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has long recognized the issue of equity in hiring practices, but equally important is ensuring that purchasing decisions do not overlook businesses owned by under-represented groups, as wealth creation is the key to long-term equality.
